"From the beginning I knew he wasn't just another kid." - Wayne Bennett
"He is the highest profile, most popular guy in the game, but he is so humble. He speaks to everyone politely, he is really accessible, and he is always willing to help." -- Johnathan Thurston
"I have had the opportunity to coach some exceptional players, but I don't think I have ever seen someone who can read the game as quickly as Locky." -- Craig Bellamy
"He never made a selfish decision." -- Ricky Stuart
"Some blokes lead in very different ways. Lockyer's style is unique to him. It's one of inspiration and gets its strength from the players around him wanting to be around him and wanting to be respected by him...I think it has an enormously powerful style of leadership." -- Phil Gould
"I don't think I've ever really struggled for motivation...fear of failure has always motivated me to complete" -- Darren Lockyer
